Beyond Monumental partners with Runna as the Official Online Training Provider through 2026.

June 19, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 18, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Beyond Monumental is ecstatic to announce a new multi-year partnership with Runna, the world’s leading personalized running coaching app, as the Official Online Training Provider of the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and all annual events. This collaboration will provide participants with access to world-class, AI-powered training plans designed to help athletes of all levels achieve their personal bests.

“Our partnership with Runna reinforces our commitment to providing an exceptional experience for every runner,” said Jed Cornforth, President & CEO of Beyond Monumental. “With Runna’s personalized training support, our participants gain the tools, training and confidence they need to reach their goals—whether they’re taking a step forward in their wellness journey, crossing the finish line for the first time, or chasing a new personal best.”

Runna delivers customized training plans, holistic coaching support, seamless device integration, and access to a vibrant global running community. In alignment with our shared mission to promote health and wellness, Runna is offering all Beyond Monumental participants a free two-week trial of a training plan specifically tailored to their goals, fitness level, and schedule.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Beyond Monumental as the official training app provider. At Runna, we’re committed to helping all runners of all abilities live a healthier and happier life through running, and this partnership allows us to bring our personalized training approach to a new customer base,” said Ben Parker, Runna co-founder and Head Coach. “We look forward to supporting Beyond Monumental participants every step of the way, from their first training run to crossing the finish line.”

Since 2008, the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K has welcomed Olympians, thousands of Boston Marathon qualifiers, and countless runners in search of personal records. The 2024 race was highlighted by more than 16,000 participants, three course records, and the largest marathon in event history.

Beyond Monumental hosts two additional signature events that celebrate community and fitness in Indy throughout the year. The Indianapolis 5K & Monumental Mile will take place Saturday, June 21, 2025 and feature events for runners, walkers, and even four-legged friends. Later in the fall, the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben returns on Saturday, October 4, 2025 for the 30th Anniversary of the event and offers a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids One Mile Run.

To learn more about Runna and a participant’s training journey, check out the complimentary two-week trial. Exclusive training plans tailored specifically for Beyond Monumental events are available, helping runners of all levels prepare with confidence and work toward achieving their personal best.

For more information and to register for any of the races, please visit monumentalmarathon.com and beyondmonumental.org.

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About Beyond Monumental

Beyond Monumental, the 501(c)3 non-profit responsible for the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, provides the Indianapolis community with a complement of activities built around their premiere event that promotes healthy living & fitness for all ages. Beyond Monumental gives back to the Indianapolis community by supporting youth programming that reinforces healthy lifestyles for young people, with an emphasis on working with urban students and Indianapolis Public Schools, donating over $1.6 million since inception. The CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is a top 15 marathon in the US and is nationally recognized by Runners’ World as one of “Ten Great Marathons for First Timers”. The 18th annual running is scheduled for Nov. 8, 2025. For more information, please visit beyondmonumental.org.

About Runna

Runna is your personal running coach with tailored plans to achieve your goals, whether you’re aiming for a faster 5k or your first marathon. We go the extra mile in helping you develop every aspect of your running including:

• 5-star rated personalized training plans that sync with your favourite fitness devices
• Holistic coaching including strength, nutrition and injury management advice
• Support from our global in-app community and world-class coaching team

Contact:

Sydney Meyers
Senior Manager, Marketing & Consumer Experience

Beyond Monumental
sydney@beyondmonumental.org